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I love how intrinsic Buddhism is to Star Wars. Am I a Star Wars fan because I'm Buddhist or a Buddhist because I'm a Star Wars fan? I am sure Episode 9 will bring in some good old Dharma and I can't wait. Luke becomes the new Yoda.... I wonder where that will leave Rey in the next trilogy 30 years from now, haha.

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federicaseeker of the clear blue skyIts better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubtModerator

I saw elements of Buddhism in Star Wars. I saw far more relevant to Buddhism in 'The Matrix'. But that's not the discussion here. (I only mention it because I haven't seen all of the Star wars prequels or sequels, just the three original films, but I followed the Matrix Trilogy start to end.)

@federica I think Star Wars is a space adventure with Buddhism thrown in. The Matrix is more like modern sci fi with a stronger ideological "point." I have never seen the movies but I may watch them soon...